Fayetteville, North Carolina
JOHN KONSTANTIN BATIS Mr. John Konstantin Batis, 69, of Wilmington passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Konstantinos & Sofia Batis, brother, Anthony Batis, and brothers in law, Pete K. Karteris and George Raptopoulous. Mr. Batis is survived by his...
Read MoreJohn was a dear friend of my family all the years he lived in Fayetteville. He was a Prince of a man! He will never be forgotten. ❤
Angie Vurnakes
May 09, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
We are so saddened by John's passing. Lynn remembers all the fishing John and he did and I remember he always commented me on my hair cuts "Miss Emily" did for me. John loved, cared for and honored Emily, she loved, honored and cared for him. No more need be said. God Bless.
Lynn & Susan Williamson
May 16, 2015 | Carolina Beach, NC
My friendship with John goes back to his first coming to the USA with his beautiful sister, Demetra. We all had many good times together. John was like a good brother; you could always depend on him and he always had your back. He taught me how to do the Zorba dance! He was so much fun at parties where there was Greek line dancing. I miss those days! And I will miss John! Jesus was a fisherman so I am sure John is giving him fishing advice in heaven! Go in peace, sweet Yianni. You...
Angie Vurnakes
May 15, 2015 | Fayetteville, NC
Captain John with some nice Red Drum back in his earlier surf fishing days
I am sad to say that my stepfather passed away Wednesday. Some around my home here in White Oak may know him as the Dug (dog) Man for his Greek accent over the CB radio back in the early 80's when JD Sholar and sons introduced him to deer hunting with dogs. He got more of a kick out of hearing the dogs run and braving the muddy roads of White Oak Swamp with his 4X4. And while he loved to be in the woods or in the field with his shotgun, most knew John for his fishing passion.
Few...
Anthony Dew
May 15, 2015 | White Oak, NC